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As we celebrate Black Music Month, it’s crucial to connect the pioneering voices of the past with the dynamic artists of today. Lucille Bogan, the raw and unfiltered blues singer of the early 20th century, and Sexyy Red, the unapologetic raw rapper of our time, exemplify a powerful lineage of Black female artists who challenge […] The post Lucille Bogan and Sexyy Red: Black Music’s Brave Evolution Towards Unapologetic Expression […]

The Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died. The post Civil Rights Activist Rev. James Lawson Jr. Dead at 95 appeared first on Black America Web.

At the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis, amidst preparations to vote on a formal prohibition of churches led by female pastors, delegates decisively chose to expel a church that embraces women in senior pastoral positions. The delegates, known as messengers, cast a vote of 6,759 to 563 to remove First Baptist Church of […] The post Southern Baptists expel Virginia church for believing women can serve as pastors […]

Federal prosecutors have widened their investigation and may sue the Rankin County sheriff’s department for civil rights violations. The post Torture Accusations Could Lead To Civil Rights Case In Mississippi appeared first on NewsOne. The post Torture Accusations Could Lead To Civil Rights Case In Mississippi appeared first on Black America Web.

NBA icon and three-time Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Jerry West has died at the age of 86, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The Los Angeles Clippers, who he was currently an advisor for, confirmed he passed away this morning with his wife by his side. Nicknamed “Mr. Clutch,” West is known as […] The post NBA Legend Jerry West Dies at 86 appeared first on The Eagle […]

Drake's outfit in a new Instagram post while watching his son Adonis play soccer has social media buzzing, and while some have applauded his style, others have criticized and clowned the seemingly 1920s-inspired outfit. The post Drake’s Soccer Dad Style Roasted To Bagger Vance Smithereens On Xitter appeared first on Black America Web.

There’s been a steady stream of tributes and condolences following the announcement Monday that the legendary Rev. James Lawson had died.  The post RIP Rev. James Lawson: Tributes Pour In After Civil Rights Icon Dies At 95 appeared first on NewsOne. The post RIP Rev. James Lawson: Tributes Pour In After Civil Rights Icon Dies At 95 appeared first on Black America Web.

A recent Pew report found that most Black Americans believe in racial conspiracy theories about U.S. institutions. The post Racist Conspiracy Theories Black Americans Believe Are Still Happening Today appeared first on NewsOne. The post Racist Conspiracy Theories Black Americans Believe Are Still Happening Today appeared first on Black America Web.

Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle will share their beautiful voices during The White House Juneteenth Concert celebration The post Watch The White House Juneteenth Concert appeared first on Black America Web.